Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight - Lisa Nelson RD

Combat Holiday Weight Gain with a Battle Plan

Lisa Nelson RD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:01 +0000

The holidays can be a big hurdle in a weight loss/health plan. Holidays don’t mean you can’t enjoy the good food and desserts. Here are 5 tips for a healthier holiday: Plan Ahead – It will help if you have a plan in place ahead of time. Decide if you are going to [...]

Weight Loss – 4 Tips to Get Back the Slimmer You

Lisa Nelson RD — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:52 +0000

Overeating is an epidemic problem the past 3-4 decades. Since the 1970’s dietary changes have lead to an average of 18.9 additional pounds per adult. To return to slimmer times, everyone would need to cut ~500 calories everyday. As always, this is easier said than done; however, here are four tips to [...]

9 Easy Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure (and Feel Better, Too)

Lisa Nelson RD — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:49 +0000

If you have high blood pressure, don’t panic! There are some really easy ways to lower it and most of them involve modifications to your current lifestyle. So before you feel as though all hope is lost, try out one of these methods first. 1. Quit Smoking: Using tobacco in any form can contribute to high [...]

10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight!

Lisa Nelson RD — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:18 +0000

Can you really enjoy the holidays without gaining weight? Join Dietitians Lisa Nelson and Ursula Ridens for this FREE Teleclass “10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight!” Call in from anywhere Thursday, November 12th 7-8 pm MT. Losing and maintaining a healthy weight depends on you making the right choices to achieve your goals and stop the [...]

The Secrets to Holiday Eating

Lisa Nelson RD — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:50:17 +0000

The holidays bring an overabundance of food to our lives! Oh, how easy it is to overfill, gain weight, and then be left with guilt and frustration. Try out these tips to save your waistline and feel great about yourself after the holidays have passed! Avoid skipping meals and snacks earlier in the day prior to [...]

Weight Loss – 5 Tips to Cut Calories When Dining Out

Lisa Nelson RD — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:34 +0000

If you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight restaurants can be a challenge due to the calorie rich menu items. Here are 5 tips to help you: 1. Stop a bad cycle. Just because you dine out on night does not mean you’re healthy intentions are permanently ruined. Start [...]

How to Cook Vegetables to Retain Nutrients

Lisa Nelson RD — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:43 +0000

Yes, how you prepare vegetables and how long there are exposed to heat affect nutrient content of fruits and vegetables. The main nutrients “lost” during cooking include water soluble B vitamins and vitamin C. Many of these water-soluble vitamins are leached into water when cooked. You can preserve the nutrient losses by [...]

How to Read Food Labels for Fat and Sodium

Lisa Nelson RD — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:11 +0000

How to Read Food Labels - What to look for on the label when trying to limit fat and sodium intake.

Lower Cholesterol – Do you understand the difference between LDL and VLDL cholesterol?

Lisa Nelson RD — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000

If you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that’s best for your health, you may be feeling overwhelmed. I’ve already given steps to raise HDL and lower triglycerides, now I’d like to more into VLDL versus LDL. Let’s start at the beginning. You eat a [...]

Meal Planning – Do you know what you’re having for dinner?

Lisa Nelson RD — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:13 +0000

It gets very old day after day having to worry about what you’re going to eat for three meals each day and snacks. Throw in changed plans and crazy schedules and the fast food lane is suddenly looking more and more appetizing. A simple way to make the burden of meal preparation much [...]